FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Anketell Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Anketell Small Business Loans
Anketell unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
Apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an answer within the same day and the money could be on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount payable including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company use, including managing cash flows, business improvements, advertising, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
About the Larger Anketell Business Loans
What is the Larger Anketell Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in business growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount the company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment for general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by taking a charge on assets, and could include the registration of this with the PPSR or the registration of a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a promise to repay a loan which is generally based rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the company lender is not able to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register operated by the New Zealand Government. It lists security interests that are granted to individuals who own personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date a security interest has been registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal document lodged to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re seeking an enterprise loan of $250,000 or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We may be able to do this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. The pre-approval process is based on a preliminary assessment which includes you answering a few financial well-being questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of financing. Acceptance without condition is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months worth of trade (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Just fill out the online application within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence), an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Information about the application including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent as well as 12 months of bank records, IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financial statements for the current year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply within standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K or more) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The most efficient method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us documents from your account accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour – as long as you apply at normal business timings and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be capable of offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we look at a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your business as well as the amount of the repayments your business can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specifics for your company.
If you apply for a set amount, we consider a variety of variables to assess how much we can lend you such as health for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to request the business financing, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a customised offer, including loan amount, term and interest rates. This business loan is a loan that is priced upfront so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What is the factor that determines the price I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates depend on a variety of variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the company is in, how long the company has been running, what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and also the general well-being and creditworthiness of the company.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden costs with our business loans, and you’ll be aware of the amount you’ll be required to pay and when, from the day you sign up. There’s no compounding interest, and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with with no upfront cost or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please call our helpful business lending professionals. They will offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss repayments and to fit in your cash flow cycle we provide repayments either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being upfront about how we collect data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the big banks, tend to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then your asset may be offered for sale by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure additional financing using the worth of the asset you already have.
Do I require security to get a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, there is no requirement for asset security before you are able to access the money but we require a personal guarantee. need the personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stipulated in your loan contract document) the security of assets is not required. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get the option of a personal guarantee and security in the form charges on assets.